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DEAR JOYCE: I want to find a new job in a different career field than the one I've worked in for l6 years. So far I've had no luck! I use a regular format (chronological placement of information) but a relative suggested I change it to a functional format (skills). What do you think? -- L.L. Resume format refers to how you organize and emphasize your information. Different format styles flatter different histories. BASICS TO KNOW Think about the three main types of formats: 1) The reverse chronological format itemizes employment and education, beginning with the most recent and working backward. This straightforward format is the choice of employers, but it's a liability...

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DEAR JOYCE: I want to find a new job in a different career field than the one I've worked in for l6 years. So far I've had no luck! I use a regular format (chronological placement of information) but a relative suggested I change it to a functional format...

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